Pistons set franchise record with 42-point halftime lead in 132-92 romp over Bulls
Detroit builds massive lead, cruises to win
Malik Beasley made seven 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Detroit Pistons built a franchise-record, 42-point halftime lead on the way to a 132-92 romp over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.
Pistons dominate in first half
Detroit outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against Chicago on March 23, 1969.
Records fall
Beasley set a Detroit record for 3-pointers in a season with 212 after making 7 of 10. The previous mark was 211 by Saddiq Bey in 2021-22. Cade Cunningham added 20 points, seven assists, and six rebounds as the Pistons came away with their most lopsided win of the season.
Bulls struggle
Tobias Harris scored 18, and Ausar Thompson finished with 16 points as the Pistons rolled to their third win in a row. The Bulls, on the other hand, set a team record by missing their first 20 3-pointers before Ayo Dosunmu hit one near the end of the second quarter. They were 10 of 47 from beyond the arc and shot 35% overall in the game.
Takeaways
* Pistons: Detroit is sixth in the Eastern Conference and trying to avoid the play-in tournament. Performances like this sure don’t hurt.
* Bulls: The Bulls’ previous record for 3-pointers missed to begin a game was 17 on Nov. 9, 2004, against Phoenix and Feb. 2, 2020, against Charlotte.
Key moment
The Pistons simply took control from the opening tip and never looked back.
Key stat
Detroit shot 53.1% overall and was 18 of 41 on 3-pointers.
Up next
The teams meet again in Chicago on Wednesday.
Conclusion
The Pistons’ dominant performance was a statement win, showcasing their potential as a team. They will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a higher seeding in the Eastern Conference.
FAQs
* What was the Pistons’ record-breaking halftime lead?
+ 42 points
* Who set the Detroit record for 3-pointers in a season?
+ Malik Beasley (212)
* What was the previous record for 3-pointers missed to begin a game by the Bulls?
+ 17, on Nov. 9, 2004, against Phoenix and Feb. 2, 2020, against Charlotte
